HIGHER EDUCATION

UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

California’s Education System – An Overview. California’s 3-tiered system of higher education sets the benchmark in the U.S. for preparing an educated workforce at a reasonable cost.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
The most competitive system, targeting the top 12.5% of graduating California high school students. These top-ranked research institutions offer bachelor’s through doctorate degrees.

UC Davis and UC Berkeley are the two campuses closest to Solano.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)
Targets the top 33% of California’s high school graduates, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Employers seek out CSU grads for their practical know-how in many technical fields.

The Maritime Academy in Vallejo belongs to the CSU system, and there are four additional CSU campuses within a 50-mile radius.

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
The most financially accessible. They offer mostly 2-year associate degrees and vocational certificates to career-minded individuals, as well as college-transfer courses.

Solano Community College was recently selected for a pilot bachelor’s degree program, as well.

The list below shows the wide breadth of colleges — both public and private — within easy reach of Solano.

Distances are from the county seat (Fairfield) and may be closer, depending on your location.